17-04-2025
Revlon's silky, universally flattering Rum Raisin lip balm is just $9
Back in the '90s, Revlon's Rum Raisin lipstick was my jam. The shade was sophisticated yet cool, earthy yet fierce, sexy without trying too hard. The universally flattering lippie had an army of fans, and we wore our pretty pouts with everything from flannel shirts to little black dresses. When I heard that the iconic shade had made a comeback in balm form, I snapped it up. I haven't gone without Revlon Rum Raisin Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm since it arrived, and I don't plan to — especially since it's just $9.
In December, Revlon reintroduced Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm in five returning shades and added five newbies, each in a fresh white case. Better yet, as the brand explains, the balm is now 40% more hydrating. Hyaluronic acid, aloe and a bit of rose quartz are responsible for the boost.
The hues were chosen to flatter a wide variety of skin tones, but the hottest shade of the bunch is Rum Raisin. The nourishing tinted balm is a subtle, shiny take on its vampy cult-classic sister lipstick.
The viral star is having a serious moment on TikTok too. One fan noted: "Everyone I see use this color looks absolutely beautiful wearing it." After testing it, they added: "Wow. It is very pigmented and absolutely beautiful. I definitely see that shine, that glassy finish. ... I need to go back and get more colors. ... It's super hydrating on the lips."
The reviews are still rolling in, but this lip balm is catching on. Some shoppers even say it reminds them of Clinique's iconic Black Honey.
"This is a beautiful lipstick balm hybrid. Nice color payoff, super shiny, no smell or taste," said one fan. "Very comfortable on my lips and does feel nourishing. Loving the Rum Raisin color, a red-plum-brown. Compares to Clinique Black Honey... but [Revlon's] Rum Raisin is better in my opinion because the color payoff is faster to achieve and more shiny and just feels so much more nourishing on my lips."
Another five-star beauty buff wrote, "It's very hydrating. The color is deep, yet it's light on the lips. It sort of hugs your lips ... doesn't feel as though it's going to come off quickly. It has a classy, elegant shine. I'm a huge fan."
"Super hydrating and glossy," said a third. "I got the Rum Raisin. It looks shiny with good pigmentation on colored skin. Super recommended product for all skin tones. It's just beautiful, balmy and shiny on my brown skin."
This even-handed reviewer called it the "best everyday lipstick" but saw room for improvement with staying power: "This lipstick just glides on my lips beautifully, does not accentuate dry patches or lines. The color will disappear after eating, so touch-ups are required during the day; it does not last super long."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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